About

Car Lovers Express Jetty, in Coffs Harbour, NSW, is a local car wash that tends to be busy yet easygoing. It’s rated a solid 4 on Google, which makes the place feel dependable. They run an automatic/top wash option, plus a standard bay if you just want to get the job done. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day, so you can swing by after work or before a weekend trip.

On the lot there are self-serve bays for a hands-on wash. Some folks still drop in $1 or $2 coins, while others punch in a card and go cashless. There’s a well-regarded dog wash bay with warm water and shampoo, and a dryer – great for pups after a beach run. If you need it, there’s a vacuum station to tidy up the inside too.

Many reviewers say it’s a bit pricey, with notes about $2 per minute for self-wash, a $20 card pre-authorization, a $15 wash plan, and top wash options around $28–$35. Some staff are said to give a pre-wash and wheel or windscreen scrubs during the process, which can be handy. All up, it’s a solid, convenient spot for a quick clean, especially if you’re near the jetty and after a one-stop wash option.

Automatic Features

An automated Top Wash is offered, with an optional hand wash around the wheels for an extra $3.50. A customer noted paying $28.00 for the Top Wash and $3.50 for the wheel wash, and was very happy with the results.

Self Service Features

Self-service bays with cashless, contactless payment; a dog wash area is available with warm water and good shampoo.

Staff Hand Wash Services

Staff-driven full-service car wash: a hand pre-wash by staff, followed by an automated wash; they manually scrub the wheels and tyres and attend to hard-to-clean areas, using a pressure-clean style rather than a traditional brush wash. The team is consistently friendly and does a good job.

Pricing Overview

- Self-serve bays: $1 for 30 seconds; $2 per minute.
- Card payment: $20 pre-authorization/holds.
- Auto wash (top options): $28, $30, or about $35.
- Pre-soak: +$5 (attendant pre-soak).
- Attendant-assisted pre-wash + laser wash: around $20.
- High-pressure rinse option: $9 for 4 minutes.
- Pressure washer only: $18.
- Basic wash price cited: around $10.
- 20/weekly plan options: $15 wash plan; subscription with three washes per week at $5 each.
- Combined / other note: some reports mention approximately $30–$35 for premium top washes.